Yellowstone National Park in the US was the first ever to be designated in 1872, but now most countries have dedicated National Parks and places of national beauty, so here’s an inspirational list of just some of our favourites.

1. Uluru and Kata Tjuta – Australia

Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, is a massive monolith in the heart of Australia’s red centre. A sacred to indigenous Australians, Uluru can be found within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which also includes the 36 red-rock domes of the Kata Tjuta (colloquially “The Olgas”) formation of rocks. Visiting this aboriginal sacred site was simply amazing!

2. Tikal national park – Guatemala

A central American beauty is an magical place where you can immerse yourself in Mayan ruins and learn about this ancient civilisation. Plan your trip here http://www.tikalnationalpark.org

3. Pagsanjan Falls, Pagsanjan Gorge National Park – Philippines

The Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna, is often locally referred to as Magdapio Falls. This is one of the most visited day trip destinations in The Philippines and is easily accessible from Manilla. Navmii will get you there. Find out more about this beautiful place and plan your trip on http://www.philippinetouristattractions.com/pagsanjan-falls

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4. Yosemite – USA California

What is there to say about Yosemite that hasn’t been said already? A jewel in the crown of the US national parks. Yosemite has inspired Ansel Adams, Apple and millions of visitors. We’ve been numerous times and each visit is magically very different. Best experienced as a weekend break from San Francisco or better still as part of a great American road trip. Yosemite has it all, big ass rocks, huge trees, glacial lakes and beautiful meadows. Plan your trip here https://www.nps.gov/yose

5. Iguazu Falls National Park – Argentina

The beauty and importance of Iguazu is recognised by Unesco, this semi-circular water fall is one of the most stunning on this earth! Watch the video below, find out more and plan your trip here: http://whc.unesco.org. Situated on the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu can simply be described as heaven on earth!

6. Tatra National Park – Poland

This stunning national park is located in the Tatra Mountains in Tatra County, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship—Małopolska region, in central-southern Poland. The Tatras are Poland’s only alpine-type mountains. A lesser well known national park destination than some of the others here but a hidden gem! Find out more here: http://www.tanap.org

7. Snowdonia National Park – UK, Wales

A beauty spot in north-west Wales, Snowdonia is a simply stunning part of the United Kingdom. Mount Snowdon itself, has a historic railway running up it and on a clear day offers views of the Irish sea and Ireland itself. Mount Snowdon rises majestically and is surrounded by stunning countryside riddled with and extensive network of trails and over 100 lakes. Find out more and plan your visit here: http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk

8. Kruger National Park – South Africa

One of South Africa’s largest and most well known game reserves and areas of conservation. Kruger includes mountains, bush plains and tropical forests. Be inspired and find out more here: https://www.sanparks.org

9. Lake District National Park – UK, England

This is England’s largest national park and includes over 200 fell tops to its mountain ranges. Lakeland is home to idyllic villages, high moorlands, picturesque lakes and has inspired the likes of Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge and John Ruskin amongst others. Whether you enjoy hiking, museums or just looking for a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery, this national park is heavenly. Find out more and plan your visit here: http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk

10. Phnom Kulen National Park – Cambodia

Kulen mount is considered to be the most sacred mountain in Cambodia. It is situated at north east of Angkor Complex about 50 Km, it takes approximately 2 hours drive up to the hill top. Phnom Kulen has always been of great religious, cultural and archaeological significance. Popular spots at Kulen are the waterfall, the River of the One Thousand Lingas, the reclining Buddha of Preah Ang Thom, as well as the sandstone elephant of Srah Damrei.

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Navmii has maps covering 187 different countries, so whichever national park you wish to travel to and discover, Navmii will get you there!